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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1951

Page

2

Superforts Blast City Near Russian Border

U S bombers and Sabre jets clashed with Communist MiG-15s northeast of Sinulin on the Manchurian border. One enemy jet was damaged as Reds fled to Manchuria. American pilots said Reds were more aggressive than yesterday. Bombers and fighters also hit Soviet-convoy traffic south toward the front, destroying or damaging about 400 of over 1000 trucks.

Sinulin Manchurian Manchuria Pyongyang Narmchonjon Yangdox

Elephants Break Free From Bog Chase at Circus Grounds

Elephants from a Campa Broth Circus escaped near UISBURG North Carolina as two trainers and patrols chased them through brush and fields. Five elephants headed toward a swamp near Sycamore Creek while two were corralled after a nine mile chase. one beast sunk to its knees in mud before being lifted free. Local farmers reported damage to crops and watched the dramatic pursuit unfold.

Uisburg N.C Tech Benesis Campa Broth- Circus County Itralice Ttck Toiina Town Orbrush Sycamore Creek

Oil leases eyed by Beaumont council amid Spindletop boom

Beaumont Mayor Utao Plummer announced requests for city owned oil leases on Spindletop area properties including Central Tyrell Parks and Municipal Airport. The move reflects rising oil activity in the region as operators seek access to municipal lands near the famed Spindletop field.

Mont—Iepi Icas Mani Pally Beaumont Ayor Utao Plummer Spindleton Rev. Central Tyrell Parks Spindietop

One Child Remains On Isolated Blasket Island

On Blasket Island Treland only four year old Gerry Kyne stays with two grandfathers and a few animals. He wishes to leave for New York after seeing images of Manhattan. The island’s 26 residents and Dublin worry about his plan amid ruin and isolation.

Blasxet Treland Atlantic Gerry Kyne New York Gerry Manhattan Dublin

Officials Can Keep Autos Daniel Rutes

State department heads may ignore orders from the lost legislature to halt state-owned passenger car sales before October 1 Attorney General Price Daniel ruled the move unconstitutional Lawmakers sought to curb joy riding at state expense Most officials welcomed the decision though some worried about salvaging state transport by swapping sedans for pickups The order would affect about 1000 to 1500 of roughly 6000 state vehicles including passenger cars

Austory Price Daniel

Heights Youth Revival Opens at Stewart Heights Church

The youth revival begins tomorrow at Stewart Heights Baptist Church led by Jack Blackwell. Warne Tucker will direct music and Miss Joy Walker will be pianist. Services run daily at 10 am and 8 pm through September 2.

Stewart Heights Baptist Church Jack Blackwell Warne Tucker Miss Joy Walker

Western Jamboree and Tank Sox Highlights on Weekend Schedule

Radio guide lists KREL programming from Saturday to Monday including Western Jamboree shows, Sports Scoreboard, Tanksv White Sox games, Sunday Serenade, War News, and Trinity Valley and Bywood reference. Highlights include Tanks vs White Sox games and Cubs vs Starts with various news bulletins across time slots.

Meditsions Central Assembly ‘of God White Sox White Lynt Murray Sandey Shaw Shirer First Baptist Church Haschal Arto Salononary Churen Dan Shults Sporiczet Trinity Valley Fawn Newn Trinity Tunes Trinity News Bywood Dick “Heron Fred Hartman Marines Cubs Tero— Wales Sox Wer Locel Hesne

Orphans Aid Flood Victims With Candy Donations

In Portland Maine two weeks ago forty seven girls at St Elizabeths Orphanage donated their candy money to flood relief in Kansas. They sent 10.44 to flood relief headquarters in Topeka. A letter from Ned Fleming of the Topeka Flood Committee praised their kindness and a 25 pound box of chocolates and five cent candy bars accompanied the gift.

Portland St. Elizabeth’s Kansas Topeka Ned Fleming

Barclay On Bridge A Central P

Discussion on why players may refuse a finesse in bridge. Examples show choosing top card on a lead to gain later entries, execute discards, or force defenders to lean on certain cards. A deal illustrates throwing a defender into the lead to gain a trick and force a favorable line.

Public hearing on district exclusions and Texas veterans bonds

In Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 30 a public hearing is set for September 7, 1951 at 7:30 p.m. at Cedar Bayou School to consider petitions for land exclusions. Owners may present evidence or contest exclusions. petitions must be filed ten days prior. Also included is Joint Resolution No. 3 proposing an amendment to Article 16 of the Texas Constitution to create a Veterans Land Fund with a $100 million bond authority and rules for issuance and use.

Harris County Board of Directors Distre W. Bowerman Bard of Directors Haris County Water Control and Improvement District No Texas Veterans Band Board Lana States OF Texas Tres Veterans' ‘and Board Dends State of Vtterans’ Land Fund State of Texas Stoate Senate Isacher Zeiement Veterans’ Land Board Veterans Land Fund United States of America of Lands Veterans’ Land Fund Texas Veterens Texas Veterans of Service Veterans’ Cand Board

Texas constitutional amendments on veterans land funds and fire districts

A long list of Texas legislative resolutions proposes amendments to the state constitution. Proposals involve expanding the Veterans' Land Fund, creating rural fire prevention districts, establishing ad valorem taxes for districts, and allowing investment of the Permanent University Fund in diverse securities with board oversight. Proclamations and elections are outlined for timely adoption.

Constitutional Amendment on Investments for Permanent University Fund

The amendment proposes limiting an investor to 1 percent of funds in securities of US incorporated companies with 40 years of consecutive dividends or similar. It seeks to expand or restrict securities for the Permanent University Fund and requires a statewide vote on the November 1951 election date. The Governor will issue proclamation and cover publication costs as required.

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